{"product_id":"1930-gibson-l-0-all-mahogany-12-fret-pre-war-small-body-acoustic-flat-top-guitar-plays-great-already-gone-through","title":"1930 Gibson L-0 All Mahogany 12-Fret Pre-War Small Body Acoustic Flat Top Guitar Plays Great!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1930 Gibson L-0 All Mahogany 12-Fret Pre-War Small Body Acoustic Flat Top Guitar Plays Great! Already Gone Through!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereally unique 1930 Gibson L-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of those wonderful little pre-war Gibsons that is getting harder and harder to find. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall-mahogany version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with mahogany top, back, and sides, and it's an absolute featherweight at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.8 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, even with the K\u0026amp;K pickup system and endpin jack installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are such lightly built guitars, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresonance is unmistakable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This one has been gone through and is nicely dialed in. It plays exceptionally well with good action, and with the new Newtone Heritage strings it has that very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold-timey, woody, dry Gibson sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with excellent note clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally, it does have some history, which we've fully disclosed. There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger crack on the top that was repaired professionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with a back crack that was repaired with internal cleats. The previous top repair was improved upon by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlaser Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the guitar was recently inspected and is now stable. Some loose binding was also re-glued. There is some bellying below the bridge, but the top is actually quite flat for a guitar from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal finish is still intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shows plenty of honest wear and battle scars, but overall it presents nicely for a 96-year-old guitar. The tuners are newer replacements and work great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ebony headstock faceplate and nut, and an ivoroid Gibson script logo. It is also equipped with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK\u0026amp;K Pure Western pickup and internal microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with no battery required inside the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really cool way to get into a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-war Gibson L-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that has already been gone through and is ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh quality tweed Cedar Creek hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany Top, Back and Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally Repaired Top Crack and Back Crack; Loose Binding Re-Glued\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recently Inspected and Serviced by Glaser Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K\u0026amp;K Pure Western + Internal Microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely lightweight; top is relatively flat for the era; ready to play\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis little L-0 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplays exceptionally well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with good action and a very comfortable vintage neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tone is exactly what you'd hope for from an early Gibson flat top—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoody, dry, resonant, and very old-timey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The notes ring true with plenty of character, and the lightweight construction gives it a lively response that is hard to duplicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck has a nice substantial feel, measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.91\" at the first fret, 1.03\" at the 8th fret, and 1.09\" at the 9th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-3\/4\" nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.8 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is an exceptionally lightweight guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L-0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-War 12-Fret Small Body Flat Top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Faceplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Logo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivoroid Gibson Script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazilian Rosewood with Dot Markers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacement with Ivoroid Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets to Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.91\" (1st Fret) \/ 1.03\" (8th Fret) \/ 1.09\" (9th Fret)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaddle Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-5\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Bout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14-7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth at Tail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K\u0026amp;K Pure Western + Internal Microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No Battery Required Inside Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.8 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Top Crack Repaired and Stabilized; Back Crack Repaired with Internal Cleats; Binding Re-Glued\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacement Tweed Cedar Creek Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe specialize in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars and basses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. With over 25 years in the guitar business, we focus on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccurate descriptions, originality, and transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Packing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We take pride in packing guitars safely and securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Insured Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your instrument is covered door-to-door.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We buy and sell guitars and basses across the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrusted Vintage Dealer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Known for honest, detailed listings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks from KC Vintage Guitars!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54954251583712,"sku":"KC3363","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/IMG_6484_e9424a8a-b3b5-4aca-ac2b-0d8635a094ef.jpg?v=1789621968","url":"https:\/\/kcvintageguitars.com\/products\/1930-gibson-l-0-all-mahogany-12-fret-pre-war-small-body-acoustic-flat-top-guitar-plays-great-already-gone-through","provider":"Kansas City Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}